PRN Assessment & Referral Clinician 36 hour per week

Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH) is a 161-bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotion and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and we are committed to help people live healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.

To learn more about Lake Behavioral Hospital, please visit:

• https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Intake Admission Clinician. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply today!

Title:  Intake Admission Clinician

Department: Referral & Assessment

Job Type: PRN 

Schedule: The selected candidate MUST work 36 hour per week Monday through Wednesday 7:00pm-7:30am

Location: 2615 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Position Summary:

The PRN Intake Admission Clinician is responsible for assisting in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. The Intake Admission Clinician assesses all ages and collaborates with a physician to determine a proper disposition. The Intake Admission Clinician provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of A&R. The Intake Admission Clinician is often the first contact with the community and therefore excels at providing resources, and support to callers and walk-ins. The A&R Clinician provides general support to the case management program.

Education: Registered Nurse or Masters Degree in a human relations field required.

Experience: Preferably two or more years experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact.

Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois as a mental health professional is preferred.

Additional Requirements: A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam. A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.

Lake Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12